Food Dispensers & Portioning

Food dispensers and portioning tools help kitchens control serving sizes, reduce waste and speed up prep. They cover everything from frozen food dispensers that hold multiple baskets, to cream whippers, soda syphons and condiment bottles. Your team gets consistent results every service, and you spend less time correcting over-poured or unevenly plated dishes.

You'll find frozen food dispensers, cream whippers and cream guns, soda syphon bottles, bottle warming baths, condiment dispensers and whipper holders. Brands like Frigomat, Clifton, FIFO Bottle and Prince Castle cover the key categories. Whether your focus is front-of-house service or back-of-house prep, there's a unit suited to the task.

Cream whippers use charger cartridges and are well suited to table-side finishing and smaller volumes. Cream guns like the Best Whip ThermalWhip range are designed for higher-output use, keeping cream at temperature for longer service periods. Think about your daily volume first — a busy espresso bar will lean toward a thermal gun, while a smaller venue may find a standard whipper more than adequate.

Frozen food dispensers are available in configurations holding roughly two baskets up to eight or more, such as the Ram by Taylor R160 through to the R280. A higher basket count suits high-volume operations running multiple flavours simultaneously. Smaller units work well for venues with a focused menu or limited bench space. Match the unit to your peak cover count rather than your average.

Most bottle warming baths, including the Clifton range stocked here, are designed to hold common 230 ml bottles and come with a stainless steel bottle holder. Always check the bottle count and internal dimensions against your own bottles before ordering. Clifton units are built from food-safe materials and maintain a consistent bath temperature suitable for sauces and dressings.

FIFO Bottle dispensers are a first-in, first-out condiment system designed to reduce cross-contamination and waste. They are built to work with the FIFO Bottle range itself rather than generic squeeze bottles. The system suits prep stations where multiple sauces are rotated regularly and hygiene standards are a priority. Check the specific product listing for cap and bottle compatibility.

Disassemble the whipper fully after each service — head, gasket, valve and body should all be separated. Rinse components in warm water, then wash with a mild detergent and a soft brush. Never submerge the head assembly in a dishwasher unless the manufacturer's instructions confirm it is safe to do so. Dry thoroughly before reassembly to prevent pressure-seal issues during the next charge.

Most soda syphon bottles, including stainless steel models from iSi, should be hand-washed rather than run through a commercial dishwasher. High heat and harsh detergents can degrade seals and affect the pressure fittings over time. Always follow the care instructions included with your specific model. Keeping the seals in good condition is the most important part of maintaining consistent carbonation.

The range spans from compact condiment and portioning tools at the more affordable end, through to multi-basket frozen food dispensers and commercial cream systems at a higher price point. Members save off RRP across the full range. Signing up for a Chefs Depot trade account is the easiest way to make sure your team is buying at the best available price every order.